OSHA Inspection: GK CONTRACTING CORP.

Issued

Aug 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.     a) Job Site, 73 midchester Ave, White Plains, NY 10606:  Five employees removing and installing shingles on a 4 on 12 roof, up to 20 feet above the ground, were not  provided with fall protection; on or about 3/1/2013.

Issued

Aug 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $816 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.     a) Job Site, 73 Midchester Ave, White Plains, NY 10666:  An unidentified 24 ft. high extension ladder set up at the rear of the house and used by the employees to gain access to the roof, was not secured nor did extend three (3) feet above the landing area; on or about 3/1/2013.

Issued

Aug 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders shall be kept clear.     a) Job site, 73 Midchester Ave, White Plains, NY 10606:  Debris of roof shingles were scattered at the bottom of the ladder; on or about 3/1/2013.